
What you need to know
- Meta is reportedly cutting 10% of Reality Labs employees, which equates to approximately 1,500 jobs lost.
- One report suggests the cuts only affect VR hardware, OS development, and Horizon Worlds development, but additional sources claim Meta is closing four of its internal game development studios.
- Meta hasn't publicly commented on the moves, but the company is reportedly holding a big meeting on January 14, 2026, to discuss the changes.